Islamic-Religious-Knowledge Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Islamic Religious Studies, otherwise known as Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK), is the subject concerned with the study of the Islamic religion.

• Question 951: The institution of learning referred to as ‘ummu-d-duniyah is Options:
  A) al-Azhar university
  B) Sankore University
  C) University of Madinah
  D) University of Khartoum
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 952: Among the obligatory steps of ablution are intention, washing the face, washing the hands to the elbow and also Options:
  A) rinsing the mouth
  B) wiping the two ears
  C) washing the feet
  D) silence during the ablution
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 953: The gathering of pilgrims on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah is known as Options:
  A) Wuquf bi ‘Arefah
  B) Sajadah ‘Arefah
  C) Jabal ‘Arefah
  D) Da’al al- ‘Arefah
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 954: The victory of the Roman Empire over the Persian Empire after the Persians had defeated the Romans as stated in the Glorious Qur’an (Q. 30: 2-3) is an evidence of the Options:
  A) beauty of the words of the Glorious Qur’an
  B) historical nature of the Glorious Qur’an
  C) simplicity of the wordings of the Glorious Qur’an
  D) authenticity of the Glorious Qur’an
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 955: The term al-Mutawātir refers to Hadīth narrated by Options:
  A) Bukhari and Muslim
  B) the six sound collectors
  C) the Prophet’s closest companions
  D) large number of narrators
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 956:

  

  The verse above urges

  Options:
  A) Mankind to be patient and persevere
  B) The Makkans to persevere and be patient
  C) Anyone in hardship to persevere and be patient
  D) The believers to be patient and persevere
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 957:

  Out of 300,000 traditions collected by Imam Muslim, he selected

  Options:
  A) 9,200
  B) 7,200
  C) 8,200
  D) 6,200
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 958:

  The fasting of Tasu'a and Ashura are observed in the month of

  Options:
  A) Muharram
  B) Rajab
  C) Ramadan
  D) Safar
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 959: Q 16. One important lesson taught in Suratul Kawthar is that Muslims should Options:
  A) always fulfil their promises
  B) protect themselves when the need arises
  C) accept whatever calamity that befall them
  D) worship Allah and sacrifice
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 960:

  The text of talbiyah in hājj emphasizes the pilgrim's

  Options:
  A) readiness to observe the rites of ℎājj to the end
  B) realization of the uniqueness of the rites of ℎājj
  C) recognition of Allah's absolute authority
  D) aspiration for a reward
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  The correct answer is C .